This selection of blog posts and articles-past are great examples of what can be done using mind mapping, and how it can change your productivity, organizational skills, comprehension, and overall effectiveness. Happy holidays!

1. 50 Problems in 50 Days: Mind Mapping for Innovation

What it’s about: For 50 days, Peter Smart traveled Europe on a shoestring budget. Each day he gave himself 24 hours to find, solve, and communicate solutions to problems he observed each day, all using the power of mind mapping. Read more.

2. Al Gore’s “Future” Mind Maps

What it’s about: The former Vice President demonstrates the power of mind mapping in his book, “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” which covers everything from dissecting the global mind to the reinvention of life and death. Read more.

3. Mind Mapping and Motivation

What it’s about: Business coach Arjen ter Hoeve explains how mind mapping can help you visualize what you want your life to look like, focus your personal and professional efforts, and motivate people to become their best selves. Read more.

4. Mind Mapping for Memory

What it’s about: One psychology student’s perspective on theories, approach, and how the connection between mind mapping and cognitive processes affect memory and success. Read more.

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7. A Brief History of Mind Mapping: The Walt Disney Connection

What it’s about: Who knew the godfather of commercial cartooning was also an avid mapper? Read more.

8. Off the Beaten Path: The Benefits of Mind Mapping Your Career

What it’s about: Using mind mapping to brainstorm ideas, realign choices, and see new connections is an awesome way to go from thinking about making things happen to actually getting them done. Read more.

9. Mapping for Change

What it’s about: Philippe Boukobza deftly connects business concepts, change initiatives, and innovation with mind mapping, demonstrating that he-or-she-who-maps is nearly always in a better position to succeed. Read more.

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